By lamplight, their stories still shine... 💡✨ Journey back to turn-of-the-century Chautauqua with IDA BY LAMPLIGHT — a workshop presentation blending music and memory that honors our beloved Chautauqua history. Historic photographs of Ida, Kate, and Vincent offer a rare glimpse into their lives and roles within Chautauqua's early years. If you’re ready to uncover the deeper layers of their story and fellow Chautauquan's, join us for Chautauqua Opera’s workshop presentation of IDA BY LAMPLIGHT. 🎟️ Step into the past — and see how it lights the present 📅 Thursday, August 8 🕒 3:15 PM 📍Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! ​ To purchase, please call 716-357-6250 and select Option 5 to speak with a ticketing agent. Tickets can also be purchased online at tickets.chq.org as well as at the Main Gate Welcome Center, Visitors Center on Bestor Plaza and outside of Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall. ​ Learn more about IDA BY LAMPLIGHT, as well as SITCOM which will be presented the same afternoon at: https://www.chq.org/chautauqua-opera-company/2025-opera-season/ida-by-lamplight-sitcom/ ​ #IdaByLamplight #Sitcom #LennaHall #ChautauquaOpera #OperaSeason2025 #ChautauquaOperaCompany #YoungArtists #CHQ #CHQ2025 #Chautauaqua #ChautauquaOpera2025#OperaInTheMaking #HistoricChautauqua #ThePastIlluminated Chautauqua Opera Company Chautauqua Opera Guild @lindsey_weissman @kat_theclassact @rosamund.dyer @victorialawal @seoyong__lee @chqopera